Modi wants Tesla to set up its factories in India

If all goes well, Tesla would soon start rolling out its slick cars from the Indian lands.

As per an announcement by transport minister Nitin Gadkari, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to Tesla to set up its manufacturing hub for South and South East Asia in the country.

Gadkari visited Tesla’s factory in San Francisco, where he announced this step from Modi. As per Gadkari, the offer included allocating land to the carmaker near major Indian ports so that exports can be made easier.

On his trip, Gadkari also offered to promote JVs between Tesla and Indian automobile companies, which could result in pollution-free road transport in India if the makers focus on electric and battery-powered commercial and public vehicles.

It was last year that Modi had visited Tesla’s factory in Fremont, CA when he had visited the US tour, guided by CEO Elon Musk himself.

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